REPINO

The concept of this project was born immediately upon the first viewing of the site. Repino is a fairly old village in the resort area of St. Petersburg. Considering the history of this territory and the local landscapes, the architecture of this house was seen as northern and concise from the very beginning.

First of all, I wanted to preserve the nature of the site and leave the maximum number of pines growing on it. Therefore, the house was "planted" along the red line, or rather along it, along the entire site. Thus, the building, being a fence, encircles it and hides the inner part of the courtyard from the street. All the windows of the house are placed in such a way that only the natural beauty of the surrounding places can be seen from them. On the ground floor, large stained glass windows overlook mainly the courtyard, and on the second floor, dormer and cornice windows are used, which offer stunning views of the forest.

Two main materials are used in the decoration of the house — metal and wood. All roofs and part of the eastern facades are made with rolled metal rainzink, the rest of the facades are finished with keboni plank. We wanted the building to look easy, simple and original, so that it had a soul to match the history of this place. Therefore, we needed material that would help us quickly take on the appearance of an already established house. The ideal option was keboni — pine impregnated with a special compound that helps the wood to fade more evenly in a very short time. Initially, the house had a bright brown color when sheathing, but a year later the result was not long in coming.

The Repino project embodies the idea of harmony with nature and minimalism, while maintaining the spaciousness and volume of the room. The main advantage of this project is the high ceilings and the abundance of emptiness, which create an atmosphere of freedom and lightness. Large windows facing either the forest or the inner green area combine the dwelling with the surrounding nature, preserving space and volume.

The interior of the house is distinguished by neatness and minimalism. The kitchen is a calm space with an interesting island and an apron made of natural stone that frames a window facing the forest. The staircase, visually floating in the air, has a dual purpose: the first three steps serve as a pedestal for plants, and then it turns into a light metal structure rising to the upper floor.

The attic floor is dominated by a woody interior, tinted in light shades to create a calm atmosphere. The master bathroom stands out for the unusual design of the sink, which zones the space and leaves the glass clean without overloading it with elements. Every detail of the interior of the Repino project is thought out to the smallest detail to create a cozy and harmonious environment, combining functionality and aesthetics.